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W249 UEB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 UEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,923 miles

engine leaking oil

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine leaking oil

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,160 miles

brake pipe which failed test may of just been clean and spray over!!!!!

slight "creeping" of brake pedal

Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

water damage to rear number plate

Oil leak

emissions only just passed test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,707 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 64,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W249 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W249 UEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W249 UEB registered?

W249 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W249 UEB safe to buy?

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